Beyond the Bump

Bumpies on Board with Brooke - Postnatal Insomnia, Depression & Anxiety Leading to a Mental Health Admission

This week, we chat with the beautiful Brooke — a first-time mum who shares her raw and real experience with postnatal depression and anxiety. Brooke’s story is one we haven’t heard before, and it’s a powerful reminder that every path through motherhood is different.
We’re so thankful to Brooke for trusting us with her story, and we hope you take something from this episode — whether it’s comfort, understanding, or simply knowing you're not alone.
Trigger warning: This episode touches on PND and PNA, so please listen in a way that feels right for you.
As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛
 
Resource links:
belmontprivate.com.au
gidgetfoundation.org.au
panda.org.au
feelgoodpsych.com.au
petalsperinatalpsychology.com
 
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This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto!
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Why am I feeling the pressure to bounce back? Turning down the noise on pregnancy and post partum body image - with Dr. Pree, prenatal psychologist

Why do we feel so much pressure to “bounce back” after having a baby? This week on Beyond the Bump, we chat with the lovely Dr. Pree, a prenatal psychologist, all about the unrealistic expectations around pregnancy and postpartum body image. We talk about where this pressure comes from, why it’s so damn hard to ignore, and how we can start tuning it out. Dr. Pree shares real, practical tips to help you feel more at home in your body—no matter what stage you’re in. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt the weight of “getting your body back,” this one’s for you. It’s honest, supportive, and just the reminder we all need.
As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛
 
Resource links:
Free body self compassion meditation on my website: shespeakspsychology.com.au/free-body-self-compassion-meditation
PANDA article about body image in the perinatal period: panda.org.au/articles/body-image
General info about body image and disordered eating: cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Disordered-Eating
CBT thought diary - for reframing unhelpful thoughts: cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Consumer-Modules/Back-from-The-Bluez/Back-from-the-Bluez---04---The-ABC-Analysis.pdf
PANDA - 1300 726 306 Mon-SatButterfly Foundation Helpline - 1800 334 673
 
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💙 BYTB: Beers with the lads, what is it actually costing you? Talking sobriety & being a sober curious dad with Hamish Adams-Cairns

Welcome to EP21 of Beyond The Balls!
This is a chat with the legendary Hamish Adams-Cairns from the Sober Awkward podcast on all things drinking & dad pub culture.
Hamish has been sober for 3 years and having run a podcast on his adventures in sobriety, knows a thing or two about the experience of giving up alcohol. He also presents a wonderfully balanced and non-judgemental view on whether you drink or not.
This is an amazing, thoughtful and vulnerable chat about dads & their relationship with alcohol as well as what it means to be sober curious. We delve into the dark side of when men refuse to give up their life before kids and take responsibility, addiction and what alcohol is really costing you. Chi opens up on some of his struggles with alcohol and we share plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you’re a sober curious dad or a mother who thinks their partner might have a tough relationship with alcohol, we hope you enjoy and take something from this episode.
We thank Hamish for his time!
 
Resource links:
Hamish’s Instagram: @hamishadamscairns
Sober Awkward Instagram: @soberawkward
Sober Awkward Website: https://www.soberawkward.com
30 day Sober Guide: https://www.soberawkward.com/theguide
Vic's books: https://www.soberawkward.com/store
Vic’s episode on Beyond The Bump
 
Beyond the Balls is a fatherhood podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Chi Lo, a Beyond The Bump production. This podcast is targeted at dads, dads to be, their partners and anyone interested in the journey of fatherhood. 
We believe that every dad wants to be the best they can be so our purpose is to entertain, educate and empower our audience. We promise to have open and honest discussions in the hope to leave you feeling more supported after every listen. Join us in celebrating the ups and downs of fatherhood today!
Yeah the dads!
 
Follow us on Instagram: @beyondtheballs.podcast
Follow Jayde on Instagram: @londonxboston
Follow Chi on Instagram: @chi_lo
Follow @yummmchi for some cooking adventures!
 
This episode is proudly sponsored by SYNCD!
Get 15% off at www.usesyncd.com with the code BEYOND15

What topic didn't we spiral into? Health anxiety, finding your style again postpartum, transition to 2 kids & a hell of a lot more – with Liv Brown, stylist

This week on the pod, we’re joined by the lovely Liv Brown from @rattle_style – and what a chat it was! We originally invited Liv on to talk about finding your style again postpartum, but in true Beyond the Bump fashion, we spiraled into so much more (in the best way).
We ended up diving deep into topics like postnatal depression (PND), postnatal anxiety (PNA), health anxiety, navigating a bub who’s unwell, coping when your own mum is unwell, and the big transition to two kids.
It’s raw, real, and full of heart. You don’t want to miss this one!
As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛
 
Resource links:
Follow Liv on IG: @rattle_style
Online Colour Analysis: @colourlabstylist
Renee Reader | Home Organisation Expert: @gracefulguidance_
Apply for the BTB Partnership & Sponsorship Manager HERE
 
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
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Email us HEREThis episode is proudly sponsored by Mellows!If you’re feeling a little frazzled, touched out, or just need something to take the edge off (without reaching for a wine at 4pm), you have to try Mellows, a delicious, nervous-system-loving drink that actually helps you feel calm. Use the code BTB20 for 20% off at mellows.com.au.

Are my kids ungrateful or can we call this developmental? — with Gen Muir

This one was a ripper! In this episode, we chat with Gen Muir — and yes, we know we say every episode is a ripper, but this one really hit home.
Sophie felt like her kids were on the trip of a lifetime, but they didn’t really seem all that grateful for it. Gen’s insights on kids and gratitude have really helped us approach the situation with more compassion, kindness, and patience.
Most importantly, it helped us realise it’s not just a "them" issue — and that took away a lot of the shame around this topic.
As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛
 
Resource links:
Follow Gen on IG: @connectedparentingau
connectedparenting.com.au
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
 
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This episode is proudly sponsored by FRANKIE4!
If your feet are screaming at you, or you just want something that feels like a hug for your arches, go check out FRANKIE4. Our code is BEYONDTHEBUMP for 20% off.

WTF is my cycle doing? A dummies guide to cyclical living - with Madeleine Murray

In this episode of Beyond the Bump, we’re joined by the brilliant Madeleine Murray to answer the question so many of us have: “WTF is my cycle doing?” Madeleine breaks down the menstrual cycle using the concept of the four ‘seasons’—winter, spring, summer, and autumn—to help us better understand the natural shifts in our energy, mood, and needs throughout the month. From period pain to productivity slumps, this dummies guide to cyclical living will leave you feeling more in tune with your body and how to work with it, not against it.
As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛
 
Resource links:
thecycles.com.au
1:1 Coaching with Madeleine HERE
 
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
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This episode is proudly sponsored by tonies!
If you’re looking for a gift that’s fun, thoughtful and keeps the kids engaged for longer, the tonie box is it!

BUMPIES ON BOARD: with Joy – Miscarriage, transition from 1–2 kids, the highs and lows of motherhood and everything in between

In this episode, we chat with Joy—our wonderful Beyond the Bump newsletter editor—about her experiences with miscarriage, the transition from one to two kids, and the everyday highs and lows of motherhood. Joy brings honesty, warmth, and humour to a conversation that’s as real as it is relatable. It was truly a 'joy' having her on.
As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛
 
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
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This episode is proudly sponsored by FRANKIE4!
If your feet are screaming at you, or you just want something that feels like a hug for your arches, go check out FRANKIE4. Our code is BEYONDTHEBUMP for 20% off.

💙 BYTB: Because 1990s Parenting Doesn't Work Anymore... Parenting This Generation - With Gen Muir

Welcome to EP20 of Beyond The Balls!
This is a chat with the legendary Gen Muir on Millennial fatherhood and what’s changed over the generations. 
Gen is an experienced Parent Educator, Author, Podcaster, Obstetric Social Worker and mum to four boys who has worked with over 40,000 parents to date! Her aim is to help you understand the principles, tools and strategies that boost connection, even in tricky moments, so you become the expert on your child.
We talk about how fatherhood has changed over time, how the role of fathers has changed including what society expects and how men are asking to be more present than ever. We talk about discipline, about tantrums & how to interpret what your child is trying to tell you by their actions: I promise you’ll leave this one feeling more knowledgeable than ever.
We thank Gen for her time!
 
Resource links:
Book: Little People, Big Feelings 
Website: connectedparenting.com.au
Instagram: @connectedparentingau
 
Beyond the Balls is a fatherhood podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Chi Lo, a Beyond The Bump production. This podcast is targeted at dads, dads to be, their partners and anyone interested in the journey of fatherhood. 
We believe that every dad wants to be the best they can be so our purpose is to entertain, educate and empower our audience. We promise to have open and honest discussions in the hope to leave you feeling more supported after every listen. Join us in celebrating the ups and downs of fatherhood today!
Yeah the dads!
 
Follow us on Instagram: @beyondtheballs.podcast
Follow Jayde on Instagram: @londonxboston
Follow Chi on Instagram: @chi_lo
Follow @yummmchi for some cooking adventures!
 
This episode is proudly sponsored by Haakaa!
Get 10% off at haakaa.co.nz with the code BEYONDTHEBUMP

How do you mother once you find out you’re going to lose yours? - a journey through grief with Claire Andrews

This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re joined by the lovely Clare Andrews — a maternal child health nurse, mum, and all-round legend. Clare’s no stranger to the poddy, and today she opens up about an incredibly personal journey: earlier this year, her mum was diagnosed with terminal cancer. 
Clare shares how she’s navigating the juggle of being both a mum and a daughter during such an emotional time. We talk about the mental, physical, and emotional load, and how grief can begin even before a loved one passes. It’s a raw and heartfelt chat about anticipatory grief, showing up for your family, and finding space for yourself amidst it all.
As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛
 
Resource links:
Download Claire’s free Thrive Parenthood app: iPhones (iOS) here or Android phones (via Google Play) here
safehandsparenting.com.au
Inherited  - Michelle Andrews on the very best and worst of life
Inherited - Vicky Andrews on cherishing the time she has left
 
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
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This episode is proudly sponsored by Michael Hill!
We are actually going to be giving away one of these pearl pendant bar bracelets over on our Instagram so keep an eye out there. 
Check it out on @beyondthebump.podcast Instagram or check out Michael Hill's beautiful range of customisable pendant bars online at michaelhill.com.au!

How do we get comfortable with failing as a parent? - with Vic Vanstone

This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re thrilled to welcome back the beautiful Vicki! A few weeks ago, we chatted with Vic about sobriety — but this time, we’re diving into something different: failing as a mum. We talk about what failure can look like, how we can make peace with it, and why we’re still more than enough despite our stumbles. It’s a raw, real, and reassuring conversation for every parent.
As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛
 
Resource links:
drunkmummysobermummy.com
Follow Victoria on IG: @drunkmummysobermummy
Pre-order Mumming here
 
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes. 
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This episode is proudly sponsored by Michael Hill!
We are actually going to be giving away one of these pearl pendant bar bracelets over on our Instagram so keep an eye out there. 
Check it out on @beyondthebump.podcast Instagram or check out Michael Hill's beautiful range of customisable pendant bars online at michaelhill.com.au!